Have you ever been driving down the road and bam! Your tire blows out because you just hit a pothole in the road. ... Why aren't other state's roads as full of potholes as it seems Pennsylvania's roads are? ... Poor road conditions have also been known to lead to heavy traffic jams because drivers are forced to drive slower than normal and have to be more alert to try and maneuver around road hazards. ... What people don't understand is that repairing roads can be very costly, especially roads built a long time ago that weren't designed for the heavy traffic loads w...

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My first car wreck According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 710 persons were killed in various road accidents in Lagos between January and November last year. ... After a while, he started showing some signs that he was regaining consciousness so a couple of people helped him off the road and put him down on the side walk. ... He said he couldn't get the bike to slow down because the road was very slippery. He was almost running of the road onto the sidewalk, so he deliberately ran his bike into our car to stop it. ...

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Dear Sir/Madame This letter is bring to your attention about the conditions that exists in our city roads, There are lots of pot holes in the side streets between Southern Ave and Patterson Ave. The pothole problem is very particular on midland road. ... Solution 3: Looking at the conditions of the road, it appears that the roads have not been laid in long time; I earnestly request your office to look into the records and determine the age of the roads, and if necessary apply a brand new road. ...

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Video Surveillance of Road Intersections I think that most drivers would agree that people who ignore red lights at intersections are a danger to the people in the area of the intersection. Accidents are more likely to happen when someone does not stop at a red light and cars may collide with o...

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Video Surveillance of Road Intersections I think that most drivers would agree that people who ignore red lights at intersections are a danger to the people in the area of the intersection. Accidents are more likely to happen when someone does not stop at a red light and cars may collide with o...

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The driver eyes are required to be on the road at all times. ... I wasn't on the main road and the car in front of me was relatively ahead. ... When you are having a conversation on the phone, your focus tends to shift from the road to the conversation. ... During the conversation my mother appeared that she knew what was going on around her and the road. Her eyes were on the road and her two hands were still on the steering wheel. ...

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Put on your hazard lights to warn other drivers on the road. ... Off-Road Recovery: Do not make any quick movements. ... Then, turn on your hazards to warn other drivers on the road. 13. ... If you see an animal on the road, slow down by braking firmly. ... Once on the road, accelerate gently and follow the speed limits. ...

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People using cell phones and not paying attention to the road are the people causing the problem. ... If these drivers are being distracted, how can we assure our roads are safe? ... Drivers on cell phones many times are unaware of their surroundings on the road. ... All because someone couldn't wait to have a phone conversation and didn't pay attention to the road. ... This law will increase the roads by having all motorists focused on the road and not have as much distraction from cell phones. 2. ...

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The roads are not so bad in comparison with other cities of Russia. But those roads are mostly small and there are not enough traffic lights in Surgut. But if we built more roads, it seems that the traffic will move more quickly. But actually there will be more cars to fill these roads. ... People get drunk and drive cars, then kill someone on the road. ...

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How to Change a Flat Tire on a Busy Road. ... The following is the process of changing a flat tire on a busy road. ... These tools include a jack, a tire iron, a spare tire, and road flares. The first step is to place the road flares. ... The next time you are on a busy road, keep these tips in mind. ...

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Dangerous Driving Habits When driving in their cars people should primarily focus on the road. Once your attention is focused on things other than the road, you become vulnerable accidents. ... The second your attention is not on the road you are jeopardizing your life and possibly the lives of other passengers or nearby drivers. ... It is quite difficult for a person to pay attention to the road and change a cd without being distracted. ... People who drive and talk on the cell phone are more accident-prone because their attention is directed to the conversation not to the road. ...

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Another thing that would be noticeable is the rim that are made of steel making the vehicle heavier and this is more likely to give problems when driving on bumpy roads transferring the road conditions to the steering wheel. ... They have gas shock absorbers and an independent suspension; which makes the vehicle for a very comfortable to ride even on very bumpy roads. The wheels are made out of aluminum making the car less heavy and less likely to transfer any vibration from the roads. ... All the engine parts are made to last the lifetime of the vehicle to prevent ...

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Combining these factors makes American teens the most dangerous presence on the road. ... Therefore, the written portion is a breeze, now its time to practice for the road test. ... The second step on the road to a teenage terror behind the wheel is the road test. ... Cellular phones are the biggest distraction to teens on the road. ... The teen at the wheel could be so concerned with the background music; they could take their focus off the road. ...

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The monster of the road, the Ford Excursion, is available with a ten cylinder engine. ... Everyday, millions of Americans face congested roads to school,work, or the grocery store and then back home again. Horns honk, cars collide, and frustration flares as multitudes of drivers diverge on the same roads. ... Most Americans do not plan their everyday road trips around conservation. ... If Americans want to save resoursces and clear up the congestion of their roads, then the name of the game is sacrifice. ...

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The Chevy Blazer is very powerful, made for off road driving. ... It attempts the steep hills, with enormous bumps, and narrow roads that drop and go back up like a roller coaster. ... An outstanding performance off road is what the driver of a Chevy Blazer will discover. ...

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• Presence of obstacles on road. ... The CAR-TO-CAR system shall provide the following top level features: • Automatic fast data transmission between vehicles and between vehicles and road side units. ... Since the movement of Vehicles are restricted by roads, traffic regulations we can deploy fixed infrastructure at critical locations. ... • It makes use of preexisting network infrastructure such as wireless access points (Road-Side Units, RSUs). ... • This system is centralized and relies on wireless internet connectivity which is not widely available on roads and highwa...

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As I drive down the road, I start to see smoke billowing from underneath the hood (This is a regular occurrence). ... Finally, I get back onto the road and, in the distance, I can see my school perched between the hills. As I travel down the road the truck bounces up and down and from side to side, as if it were a deranged amusement park ride. ... A week after this day I finally got rid of the unreliable piece of junk and got a nimble reliable fun to drive car that I am happy with. as I drive down the road and if I see the same truck, my eyes are filled with fire and I spontaneously start to ...

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However, now that I have become one of the many drivers on New Jersey's roads, heading my list of bothersome actions is road rage and bad driving habits. ... My definition of road rage is when someone gets angry enough when driving to use their car to deliberately try to make a fellow driver mad or to put another driver in danger. ... He was looking at the computer, talking on the cell phone and one only can guess how, but driving 65 mph down the road. It doesn't" take much to be polite on the road while driving. ... One only knows what this will do to those who already act like m...

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The truck was speeding, swerving in and out of traffic, and cutting cars off all across the road. ... There are laws that drivers are expected to follow to ensure the safety of others on the road. These laws are enforced to protect those on the roads, but sometimes the laws are ignored and accidents happen. ... For instance, if a driver is looking at a map, while driving, they will fail to see foreign objects on the road, a warning that a lane will end, or other vehicle's activities in front of them. ... Some drivers show no courtesy to other drivers, when they take part in actions that a...

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Little did I know, a couple of miles down the road, I would have my first car wreck. ... The main road had been backed up because of construction, so we decided to take the back roads. ... Stopping in the middle of the road, I tried to let him get back in front of me. ... Halfway across the road, I felt like a little kid driving bumper cars at an amusement park. ... Policeman Sazy told me to move my car out of the road if I was able. ...

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Still, as baby boomers age, the number of elderly drivers on the roads will increase dramatically. ... In 1996, Ontario eliminated rules requiring drivers aged 80 and over to submit to mandatory road tests. ... Given the number of seniors who will soon be on our roads, it makes sense for Queen's Park to act on the inquest's key recommendations. Families and friends must also speak up when it's clear that someone's driving ability has become a liability on our roads and highways. ...

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Trucks have a considerably taller stance making them usually the kings of the road plus the most popular thing to do is lift them, which makes them even bigger. ... Truck owners probably first raise them and go off-roading and car owners do engine work for more speed or racing abilities. Trucks and cars road stances are very different which can be good and bad. ... If you are stumped on which to buy for off-roading or speed you shouldn't be near any sort of vehicle because its obvious if you want to go off-roading and lift a vehicle for serious desert driving, a truck is the only way to g...

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Most drivers see an intersection as two roads where a traffic light controls each road or two roads where a stop sign controls both roads. ... This eliminates having to become an offensive driver and the need to be in a hurry, which is proven to be one of the main causes of road rage. ...

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The last step is that before and after confirming an appointment for the road test you should keep on practicing. ... The third step is to take the 5-hour movie class that consists of methods that will help you react to a situation while on the road. ... Always keep in mind to never hit the curb while your taking the road test. ... Another important part of the road test is the three-point turn used mostly to get off a dead end and back to a local street. ... When you feel ready to take the road test and you have had sufficient practice with all the above then at that moment you can call ...

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So these people have good points in their argument, but not good enough that SUVs should be completely taken off the roads for good. Next, there are people ,like myself, who support the production of SUVs, this is because there are many advantages to SUVs, like they are safer, can hold more of a load, and can be used in off roading. The first reason SUVs should be kept on the road is that they are much safer in many more ways than a car. ... The last reason people buy SUVs, but is my first, is their off roading abilities. ... Most people only use these off road abilities, like four wheel d...

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